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Naked Security wins Best Corporate Blog at RSA
We’ve done it again! For the fifth year running, we’ve won an award at the Security Blogger Awards which takes place at RSA.
SSCC 195.5 – Did Google really say, “No more Android malware?” [PODCAST]
From “joined up security” to the suggestion that Google proclaimed the end of malware on Android, find out what’s happening at RSA 2015!
Man guns down computer after getting fed up with Blue Screen of Death
A Colorado man administered what we assume to be the highly unusual remedy of lead slugs in an alley behind his homeopathy store.
‘Aaron’s Law’ back in Congress to bring “long overdue” fix of US hacking law
The proposed overhaul of the infamous Computer Fraud and Abuse Act would focus penalties on malicious computer crime.
Costa Coffee Club warns of possible database intrusion
Coffee chain Costa’s just sent out a warning about a possible data breach. Only 1 in 5000 accounts were affected, but the Coffee Club is offline for now. A bulk password reset will follow…
Twitter’s new anti-abuse filter hides harassing tweets from your mentions
Twitter has introduced a new feature that could block abusive and threatening tweets before they are even seen by victims.
Discounts for online reviews? No, says FTC
The FTC has stopped auto-shipping company AmeriFreight from giving $50 discounts for customers who wrote reviews. 
Chinese mobile app used for hiring thugs to beat up people
Dirty work, done dirt cheap – and via mobile app! Think $32-$80, depending on severity of beating required.
SSCC 195 – Let’s talk security (over HTTPS, of course) [PODCAST]
Sophos Security Chet Chat – Episode 195 – April 1, 2015 Here’s our latest security podcast, featuring Sophos experts and Naked Security writers Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin. This week, Chester is at the RSA Conference 2015, and the podcast Read more…